Kickside Martial Arts

Send-off Party for Miss Reed
2016-12-30 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
It is with heavy hearts that we say farewell to Miss Reed. She has been activated by the U.S. Army and will be serving our country for one year, abroad in Kuwait. After which time Miss Reed will be returning to her students at Kickside.
The Kickside staff would like to invite all of our members to come to a special “send-off” party for Miss Reed at the Hillsborough location on Friday, December 30th from 1:00 – 3:00pm.

Testing Prep Seminars -- January 28th
2017-01-28
Review your belt curriculum and polish your techniques before the testing. Seminars are $15 each. Limited enrollment, availability is first come, first served.
Testing Prep Seminars at Montgomery, taught by Mr. Kanabay:

Black Belts
11:00 am – 12:15 am– CANCELED

Green – Sr. Blue Belts
12:15 am – 1:15 pm

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Testing Prep Seminars at Hillsborough, taught by Ms. Abate:

White – Sr. Yellow
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Brown – Red Belts
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

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High Ranks may attend multiple seminars if they need a review of beginner or advanced forms. Extra seminars are $5 each and do not count as 3 additional class credits. We will not spend time teaching beginner forms in the Brown – Red Belt seminar.
Sign up in the school.

Breaking Week: January 30 – February 3, 2017
2017-01-30 - 2017-02-03
Green belts and up (all ranks Adult/Teen class) will be breaking boards in classes January 30 – February 3, 2017. Boards may be ordered through the school in bundles of 25 or purchased at a local lumber yard. Details on sizes, grain direction and other breaking week tips are available on the board breaking page.
Board order forms are available in the lobby and are due to the office by January 23rd. Board orders will be made available on the first day of breaking week. All orders must be pre-paid.
Note: Brown Belts and above will need to bring boards for breaking at the February testing. Please factor this in when buying boards.
**Do not bring boards to class in your gear bag. Doing so will damage the bag.**

2-Day Candidate Review in Montgomery
2017-02-09 18:15 - 20:00
Black belt 200 word essays are due and written belt knowledge tests will be administered after the comprehensive forms review. Please be prepared to stay longer than on previous review nights. Speak with Mr. Kanabay for more information.

Primary Testing - February 2017
2017-02-11
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Saturday, February 11th at the South Ridge Community Church gymnasium (7 Pittstown Rd., Clinton, NJ). There will be NO REGULAR CLASSES on this day due to mandatory instructor presence at this event.

Note: Testing and rank ceremony times are for your CURRENT RANK, not the rank you are testing to become! Students should try to arrive 15 min early for their testing.

Current Belt Rank
Testing Start Time

Yellow & Sr. Yellow Belt Juniors
8:30 am

White Belt Juniors
White – Sr. Yellow Belt Adults/Teens
9:15 am

Green & Sr. Green Belt Juniors
10:00 am

Blue & Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
10:45 am

Adult & Teen Intermediate/Advanced (Green – Red)
11:30 pm

Brown – Red Belt Juniors
12:15 pm

All Sr. Red Belts/Candidates
1:30 pm

All Black Belts
2:00 pm

Testing Procedures:
Click here for the colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red Belts)
Click here for the black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby. Please find your/your child’s name on the list and fill out a testing application. Brown belts and above need to list their board breaks at the bottom (and get those breaks approved by an instructor when turning in the application). If you need a different belt size than the one listed, please let us know.
Students are required to know their belt information, achieve necessary stripes, and attend the required number of classes for their level. Please visit the belt info page for a list of all this information.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM
All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by January 28th. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts.
BLACK BELT PACK
All Black Belt Candidates that want an embroidered heavy-weight uniform, black gear and weapons must turn in a Black Belt Pack order form by January 14th.
BOARD BREAKING: Brown Belts and above must supply their own boards for testing. It is recommended that you bring extra boards in case one breaks during set-up. Breaks must be approved prior to test and written in on student’s testing application. See board breaking page for more information.
Due to the number of students who are between ranks the week after testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of February 13th:
Click here for the Hillsborough Revised Schedule: February 13–17, 2017
Click here for the Montgomery Revised Schedule: February 13–17, 2017

Revised Schedule: February 13–17, 2017
2017-02-13 - 2017-02-17
Due to the number of students between ranks, we will be operating under a revised schedule of classes for the week of February 13-17, 2017.
Click here for the Hillsborough revised schedule
Click here for the Montgomery revised schedule
Notable Days:
2/13: Fun and Games, No Adult Classes
2/14: Make-up Testings
2/17: Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough, No Classes
2/18: Regular Schedule of Classes Resumes

Rank Ceremonies at Hillsborough (No classes): Feb. 17th
2017-02-17
There will be no classes on Friday, February 17th. We will be holding our first annual rank promotion ceremony, for the students who just tested. This is a special family event, so we ask that you dress accordingly (no uniforms, no tattered clothing).
Rank Ceremony will be held in Kickside of Hillsborough (378 South Branch Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844)
5:30 pm Rank Ceremony for White through Senior Green Belts
6:15 pm Rank Ceremony for Blue through Red Belts
7:00 pm Rank Ceremony for Sr. Red, Black, and All Ranks Adults
Rank ceremony times are for your current rank, not the rank you tested for on Sunday.

Reid Presley Seminar
2017-02-18 15:00 - 18:00
Saturday 2/18 from 3pm to 6pm at Kickside of Montgomery. Cost is $65 per person, space is limited! By filling out this form you are requesting that Kickside send you an invoice. This will allow you to pay for the seminar online! Remember, to reserve your spot your invoice must be paid!
Call 609-430-0513 for info.
Click here to register.

President's Day Closing 2017
2017-02-21
We will be closed Monday, February 21st in observance of President’s Day.

No Classes in Hillsborough, Saturday March 18th
2017-03-18
There will be no classes in our Hillsborough location on Saturday, March 18th. Please visit the Montgomery location for the day.

Secondary Testing at Montgomery - March 18, 2017
2017-03-18 13:00 - 15:00
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, white through sr. brown, who were not promoted at the February primary testing.
Testing will take place at the Montgomery location (1340 US-206, Skillman, NJ) — NOTE: THIS IS A LOCATION CHANGE FROM THE ORIGINAL SCHEDULE

RANK TESTING
TIME

White through Sr. Yellow
1:00 pm

Green through Sr. Brown
2:00pm

Note: times are for your current rank, not the rank for which you are testing.
Green Belts and Up must bring complete sparring gear to the testing.
Brown Belts and Up must bring boards to the testing.
Click here for the testing application. Fill out and turn it to the office.
All Senior Yellow Belts need to order sparring gear. Click here for that order form.

Spring Closing
2017-04-15 - 2017-04-17
There will be no classes Saturday April 15th or Monday April 17th, in observance of Easter.

Spirit Week, April 24–28th
2017-04-24 - 2017-04-28
Join us in celebrating Kickside Pride during Spirit Week! Students are encouraged to bring a friend or family member in for a class. In doing so, not only will you get to have fun sharing your love of martial arts, but you will also get to pop and balloon and win the prize listed inside. For each friend you bring in, you also get an entry into the drawing for our grand prize giveaway of a mountain bike from Halter’s Cycles (one winner per location).
Montgomery Schedule:
MONDAY: Nunchucks
TUESDAY: Breaking
WEDNESDAY: Fun & Games
THURSDAY: Flexibility
FRIDAY: Family Day
Hillsborough Schedule:
MONDAY: Fun & Games
TUESDAY: Flexibility
WEDNESDAY: Nunchucks
THURSDAY: Breaking
FRIDAY: Family Day

Memorial Day Closing 2017
2017-05-27 - 2017-05-29
We will be closed Saturday, May 27th and Monday, May 29th in honor of Memorial Day.

New Jersey Martial Arts Alliance Invitational Championships - No Classes Saturday 6/3
2017-06-03 - 2017-06-04
North Hunterdon High School (1445 NJ-31, Annandale, NJ 08801)
Saturday 6/3: Breaking and Black Belt Teens/Adults/VIP Divisions
Sunday 6/4: Junior Black Belt, Colored belt and Pee-wee Divisions
For more details and TO REGISTER GO TO NEWJERSEYMAA.COM

Primary Testing - June 17, 2017
2017-06-17
Primary testing for all NJMAA schools will be held on Saturday, June 17th at the South Ridge Community Church gymnasium (7 Pittstown Rd., Clinton, NJ). There will be NO REGULAR CLASSES on this day due to instructor presence at this event.

Note: Testing and rank ceremony times are for your CURRENT RANK, not the rank you are testing to become! Students should arrive 15 min early for their testing.

Current Belt Rank
Testing Start Time

Yellow & Sr. Yellow Belt Juniors
8:30 am

White Belt Juniors
White – Sr. Yellow Belt Adults/Teens
9:15 am

Green & Sr. Green Belt Juniors
10:00 am

Blue & Sr. Blue Belt Juniors
10:45 am

Brown & Sr. Brown Belt Juniors
Adult & Teen Intermediate/Advanced (Green – Red)
11:30 pm

Red Belt Juniors
12:30 pm

All Sr. Red Belts/BB Candidates
1:00 pm

All Black Belts
1:30 pm

Testing Procedures:
Click here for the colored belt testing application (for White – Sr. Red Belts)
Click here for the black belt testing application (for all Black Belt ranks)
A list of eligible students for this testing will be posted in the lobby. Please find your/your child’s name on the list and fill out a testing application. Brown belts and above need to list their board breaks at the bottom (and get those breaks approved by an instructor when turning in the application). If you need a different belt size than the one listed, please let us know.
Students are required to know their belt information, achieve necessary stripes, and attend the required number of classes for their level. Please visit the belt info page for a list of all this information.
SPARRING EQUIPMENT ORDER FORM
All Sr. Yellow Belts must also turn in a Sparring Equipment order form by June 1st. All sparring gear must be ordered through Kickside Martial Arts.
BLACK BELT PACK
All Black Belt Candidates that want an embroidered heavy-weight uniform, black gear and weapons must turn in a Black Belt Pack order form by May 17th.
BOARD BREAKING: Brown Belts and above must supply their own boards for testing. It is recommended that you bring extra boards in case one breaks during set-up. Breaks must be approved prior to test and written in on student’s testing application. See board breaking page for more information.
Due to the number of students who are between ranks the week after testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of June 19th.
Click here to view the Montgomery Revised Schedule for June 19-23, 2017
Click here to view the Hillsborough Revised Schedule for June 19-23, 2017

Revised Week: June 19–23, 2017
2017-06-19 - 2017-06-23
Due to the number of students who are between ranks the week after testing, we will be following a revised schedule for the week of June 19th.
Click here to view the Montgomery Revised Schedule for June 19-23, 2017
Click here to view the Hillsborough Revised Schedule for June 19-23, 2017
Notable Days:
Monday: Fun & Games, No Adult/Teens
Tuesday: Make-up Testings, 5:30 pm at Montgomery, 5:45 pm at Hillsborough
Friday: Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery, No classes
Saturday: Regular Classes Resume

Rank Ceremonies at Montgomery (No Classes) -- June 23, 2017
2017-06-23
There are no classes on Friday, June 23rd due to our rank promotion ceremonies, for the students who just tested. This is a special family event, so we ask that you “dress to impress” (no uniforms, no tattered clothing).
Rank Ceremony will be held in Kickside of Montogmery (1340 Route 206, Skillman, NJ)
5:30 pm Rank Ceremony for White through Senior Green Belts
6:15 pm Rank Ceremony for Blue through Red Belts
7:00 pm Rank Ceremony for Sr. Red, Black, and All Ranks Adults
Rank ceremony times are for your current rank, not the rank for which you tested.

Independence Day Closing 2017
2017-07-03 - 2017-07-04
No classes July 3 & 4, 2017 due to the holiday. Be safe and have fun!

Secondary Testing at Hillsborough -- July 15, 2017
2017-07-15 13:00 - 15:00
Secondary testing is for all eligible students, white through sr. brown, who were not promoted at the June primary testing.
Testing will take place at the Hillsborough location (378 South Branch Rd., Suite 104, Hillsborough, NJ)

RANK TESTING
TIME

White through Sr. Yellow
1:00 pm

Green through Sr. Brown
2:00 pm

Note: times are for your current rank, not the rank for which you are testing.
Green Belts and Up must bring complete sparring gear to the testing.
Brown Belts and Up must bring boards to the testing.
Click here for the testing application. Fill out and turn it to the office.
All Senior Yellow Belts need to order sparring gear. Click here for that order form.

Sparring Seminar with Miss Abate at Hillsborough
2017-07-29 12:30 - 14:30
For green belts and above, this seminar will focus on various sparring strategies, techniques, and combinations to prepare for the upcoming Summerfest Tournament. This seminar will count for 2 class credits. Speak to a staff member to sign up. Cost: $20

Red & Sr. Red Belt Forms Review, at Montgomery
2017-08-02 13:00 - 15:00
Learn and refine the intermediate and high rank forms to prepare for the upcoming fall testing. This seminar will also count for 2 class credits. Limited space – speak to a staff member to sign up.
Cost:$20

U.S. Capitol Classics Breaking
2017-08-05 08:30 - 19:00
Mr. Kanabay will be running the breaking divisions at the U.S Capitol Classics/China Open Tournament in Washington D.C. There will be power divisions for both wood and concrete. Divisions begin at 8:30 am. Click here to register.
This is also a NASKA tournament, featuring forms and sparring. Please see an instructor for more information, or sign up online.

Parent Survival Night -- August 25th in Montgomery
2017-08-25 05:15 - 20:15
There will be a curriculum review seminar in lieu of normal schedule of classes from 5:15-6:30 (worth 2 class credits). The seminar will be followed by pizza and fun and games from 6:30-8:15! Students are welcome to bring non-member friends for a free intro class as well.
Cost: $20 if student stays for pizza and fun and games ($10 if student brings a friend).
Green belts and up must bring their sparring gear!
Regular classes in Hillsborough on 8/25!

Labor Day Closing 2017
2017-09-02 - 2017-09-04
We will be closed Saturday 9/2 and Monday 9/4 in observance of Labor Day.

Back-to-School Bash in Montgomery, no classes
2017-09-05
There will be no classes on Tuesday, September 5th, due to our back-to-school event. We will be have door prizes, custom school supplies, free giveaways, karaoke, pizza and more!
Come and kick off the school year at Kickside Martial Arts!

Fall Schedule Change (full uniforms required)
2017-09-06
Full uniforms are once again required after Labor Day.
Click here for new Fall Montgomery Schedule
Click here for new Fall Hillsborough Schedule

Sr. Red Belt One Month Review -- September 14 at Monty
2017-09-14 18:15 - 19:00
All senior red belts should attend this forms review for the upcoming October testing. This is where senior red belts earn their stripes.
As a senior red belt, your goal is to refine the beginner forms. This review will give you an assessment of your progress and realistic critique of your preparedness for the black belt test.
There is also a two week and two day review.

Parent's Night Out -- September 15th at Montgomery
2017-09-15 17:00 - 20:00
Give your parents the night off! Come spend 3 hours with us playing games, practicing martial arts and hanging out with your instructors. Each week we will show a different movie, rated G or PG as well.
Cost is $10, +$5 if you want pizza/drink (An additional $5 will be charged for late pick-up, between 8:00 and 8:30pm)
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm at Montgomery
We will be running regular classes, so students can opt to take class and then jump over to the parent survival night.

Spirit Week: September 18 -– September 22nd
2017-09-18 - 2017-09-22
Bring a friend or sibling to try a class this week and you will get to pop a balloon and win a prize! You will also get to help out as an assistant instructor for the class. Each student that brings a friend will also receive an entry in to the grand prize drawing for a $100 Kickside gift card (one winner per location). Additionally, each friend will get a free pass to come to Friday’s Parents’ Night Out!
Montgomery Theme Schedule:

Hillsborough Theme Schedule:
